- Summary
- The Giants went 13-14 in the month of May
- They won 4 series (Rockies, Cubs, Athletics, Nationals), lost 4 series (Twins, Diamondbacks, Royals, Tigers)
- Scored 102 runs while allowing 85
- Standings
- They lost ground in the standings
- They started 2 games out and ended the month at 4 out
- They lost ground in the standings
- Key Moments
- Scored 4 runs or less in 14 straight games and went 7-7 in that time
- 3 homers, 8 RBI game by Wilmer Flores on May 16th
- Camilo Doval retakes closer role
- Concerns
- Offensive performance is bringing everything down.
- 22rd or worst in most major offensive categories
- 4th in GIDP (Grounded into Double Play)
- Rally killing unproductive outs
- The bullpen has been over-achieving is showing signs of returning to normal form
- Offensive performance is bringing everything down.
- Forecast
- A lot to worry about however the team is still in the hunt. If they can gain some ground in June and be close to the division leaders at the All-Star break, there is a real playoff chance. Jerer Encarnacion should return this month but expect a number of DFAs and possible “offensive” acquisitions in the next month or two.
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